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Lebanese-Syrian drug trafficker gets 30 years in US terrorism case

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July 3, 2026

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Prosecutors said Antoine Kassis used ties to Syria's Assad regime to broker cocaine-for-weapons deals.

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Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Border Agents Just Made a Massive Drug Bust in Texas

Border Agents Just Made a Massive Drug Bust in Texas

Foreign Policy

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· Jun 26, 2026

Is Hezbollah Now More an Obligation Than an Asset to Tehran?

How the war has shifted Iran’s relationship with its proxies.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Syria’s Drug Enforcement Administration arrests drug trafficker in Tartous

Tartous, July 11 (SANA) Syria’s Drug Enforcement Administration announced on Saturday the arrest of a drug trafficker in Tartous province following an intelligence-led operation targeting his criminal activities. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the administration said the suspect, identified by the initials M.Kh., was arrested after authorities monitored his movements and investigated []

BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for trying to join ISIS, plotting U.S. attack

A Maryland man who tried to travel overseas to join the Islamic State (ISIS) and discussed a backup plan to attack Jewish and Israeli-linked targets in the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, according to prosecutors. Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., 22, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by [] The post Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for trying to join ISIS, plotting U.S. attack appeared first on BNO News.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

Final antifa cell associate sentenced in federal terrorism case

The final federally convicted associate of a Texas antifa cell received a six-year prison term on Monday, bringing the cell’s total sentence to a combined 562 years behind bars for their roles in carrying out a July 2025 terrorist attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. Susan Elaine Kent, the last remaining defendant in []

South Africa Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Polokwane Illicit Cigarette Bust Nets R35,000 in Contraband Tobacco

LIMPOPO — A successful Polokwane illicit cigarette bust has landed a 25-year-old foreign national behind bars and removed R35,000 worth of illegal tobacco from the local black market. The high-value seizure marks the latest victory for regional law enforcement agencies targeting the lucrative contraband trade. The incident unfolded on Sunday, 05 July 2026, when the []

JFeed

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Lebanese Army Had a Year to Disarm Hezbollah. It Did Nothing. Why Would Tebnit Be Any Different?

The Lebanese army had a full year to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani. It failed. Now Israel may hand them the Tebnit tunnel compound. Here's why that's alarming.

The Media Line

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· Jul 5, 2026

Assad Cousin Sentenced to 30 Years in US Narco-Terrorism Case

Antoine Kassis, a cousin of former Syrian President [] The post Assad Cousin Sentenced to 30 Years in US Narco-Terrorism Case appeared first on The Media Line.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'

As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government.

National Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israel, Lebanon sign U.S.-brokered agreement to restore Lebanese sovereignty to southern part of country

Under the deal, Hezbollah would withdraw, or be removed, from designated pilot zones that would then be transferred simultaneously from Israeli control to the Lebanese Armed Forces

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Inside The Texas Crackdown That Just Leveled 5 Drug Ring Operations

A major federal enforcement sweep in North and East Texas has taken five drug traffickers off the streets, landing them a combined 903 months in federal prison. The sentences, handed down throughout June 2026, mark the latest wave of convictions under the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF). This multi-agency initiative was created under Executive Order [] Inside The Texas Crackdown That Just Leveled 5 Drug Ring Operations

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Breaking | Hezbollah: The treacherous attack, carried out at 2:40 pm resulted in the martyrdom of two civilians and the injury of a third.

Breaking | Hezbollah: The treacherous attack, carried out at 2:40 pm resulted in the martyrdom of two civilians and the injury of a third.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 2, 2026

WATCH: Israeli diplomat tells Arabic-language network it’s time for peace

“Enough! Enough with the wars. It’s about time that Lebanon will be governed by the Lebanese,” said Danny Danon.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bill targets deportation of drug, phishing offenders

Bill targets deportation of drug, phishing offenders

World Israel News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israel, Lebanon reach landmark US-brokered framework agreement

Rubio blasted Hezbollah as 'Iran’s most dangerous proxy,' responsible for dragging Lebanon into war and plotting attacks against Americans. The post Israel, Lebanon reach landmark US-brokered framework agreement appeared first on World Israel News.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Jailed Mob Boss the U.S. Is Linking to a Canada Hit Job

Prosecutors say Lawrence Bishnoi used his time in prison to turn his Indian gang into a transnational syndicate.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 30, 2026

[Video] The Israeli military just exposed a massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in Lebanon, packed [...]

The Israeli military just exposed a massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in Lebanon, packed with weapons and located just 6 miles from Israeli civilians. If you had this on your border, you would want an Israel to dismantle it and protect you.

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Un Nigérian jugé pour “ Trafic international de cocaïne” à Conakry : « Après cette mission, je devais recevoir 3 000 dollars »

Poursuivi pour des faits présumés de trafic international de drogue à haut risque portant sur 54 boules de cocaïne, Chika Ezeugwu a comparu vendredi, 10 juillet 2026, devant le tribunal criminel de Mafanco. A la barre, l’accusé a reconnu avoir transporté la valise dans laquelle la drogue a été découverte. En revanche, il a soutenu [] The post Un Nigérian jugé pour “ Trafic international de cocaïne” à Conakry : « Après cette mission, je devais recevoir 3 000 dollars » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

MS NOW

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lawsuit alleges U.S. illegally shared asylum seekers’ information with Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin are among those named as defendents in the lawsuit. The post Lawsuit alleges U.S. illegally shared asylum seekers’ information with Iran appeared first on MS NOW.

The Malta Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

Three men arrested in separate drug trafficking operations

Three men were arrested in two separate police operations following investigations into the importation and trafficking of illicit substances.The police raids resulted in the seizure of various drugs that were reportedly packaged and ready for sale, the police said Saturday.In the first operation, authorities conducted a controlled delivery after intercepting a suspicious package sent from Spain. The package contained approximately 1.5 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis resin.Following this discovery, police searched the residence shared by two Italian nationals, aged 22 and 19, where they found additional drugs and various items associated with drug trafficking.In a separate investigation, a 21-year-old Maltese man was taken into custody after being found in possession of 170 suspected ecstasy pills.Officers also seized substances suspected to be cocaine and magic mushrooms, which were being held for trafficking purposes, the police said.

The Olive Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Is a local padel champ now leading the Costa del Sol’s biggest and most infamous drugs cartel?

A SANCTIONED member of the Costa del Sol’s biggest drugs cartel has been tracked down playing padel in Dubai under a false name. Ian Dixon, 36, was identified by investigators

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Rubio steps in after Tim Walz pardoned illegal alien child rapist before deportation

An illegal alien child rapist from Laos who was set for deportation until Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the State Board of Pardons granted him clemency has been removed from the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News Digital. Rubio stepped in to terminate Tue Lue Vang’s legal status in the []...Click to read more

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Esper: Hezbollah is 'Spoiler' for US-Iran Deal

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains how Hezbollah remains a key spoiler to any lasting Iran deal because the group continues attacking Israeli forces and communities, giving Israel justification to keep responding militarily. (Source: Bloomberg)

Knock-LA

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· Jun 30, 2026

“My people and my homeland are still under attack.”

A Lebanese-American in Los Angeles weighs in on the attacks and recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The post “My people and my homeland are still under attack.” appeared first on Knock LA.

Haaretz

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· Jun 28, 2026

Israel's deal with Lebanon hinges on one question: Can Beirut confront Hezbollah and Iran?

The contrast between Friday's Lebanon deal, which prevents the transfer of funds to non-state armed groups, and the U.S.-Iran truce, which is set to inject billions of dollars into Iran's proxy groups, makes it difficult to predict whether Beirut will manage to disarm Hezbollah

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 30, 2026

US sanctions Hezbollah financial network, targeting five entities and 16 officials

File – Hezbollah’s treasury , Bait al Mal Beirut: The United States has imposed sanctions on five financial entities and 16 officials and individuals linked to Hezbollah’s financial network, in a move aimed at disrupting the group’s funding channels and restricting its access to the formal financial system. The US Treasury Department said the sanctions target key []

Nowlebanon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Lebanon’s Defining Week: The Washington Framework, Hezbollah’s Backlash, and the Test of Statehood

Washington, United States. Photo by SAUL LOEB [] The post Lebanon’s Defining Week: The Washington Framework, Hezbollah’s Backlash, and the Test of Statehood appeared first on Nowlebanon.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lawsuit says U.S. immigratoin agencies illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

The lawsuit depicts a coordinated campaign between the U.S. and Iranian governments to identify Iranians in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and pressure them to return to Iran.

BBC News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 29, 2026

Analysis-Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say

By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, June 29 (Reuters) - A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel's underlying conflict with Hezbollah by tying Israel's pullout from southern Lebanon to the Iran-aligned group's disarmament, a condition regional analysts and politicians say is unattainable.At its core is a bargain few see as workable: Hezbollah has flatly rejected disarmament, and no Lebanese government has the power to enforce it.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Rakyat Malaysia ditahan di Macau seludup heroin ada rekod lampau berkaitan dadah

PETALING JAYA: Seorang lelaki yang ditahan pihak berkuasa Macau kerana disyaki menyeludup hampir tiga kilogram heroin bernilai kira-kira RM2.09 juta bulan lalu disahkan memiliki rekod jenayah lampau berkaitan dadah di negara ini. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) Bukit Aman, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata, pihaknya menerima maklumat rasmi daripada polis Macau berhubung penahanan seorang ... Read more The post Rakyat Malaysia ditahan di Macau seludup heroin ada rekod lampau berkaitan dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

GOF busts migrant smuggling operation in Kelantan, arrests 10 foreigners

KOTA BHARU, July 7 — The Eighth Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) has crippled a migrant smuggling o...

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 3, 2026

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon.

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission: Witness M implicates heads of state in drug-trafficking

Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission: Witness M implicates heads of state in drug-trafficking

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